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The victory gives the varsity a 4-1 record, losing only to Wesleyan. The game was Northeastern's fifth, and the fifth to be decided by three points or less.
Beginning dismally, the varsity trailed, 17-9, at the ten minute mark, playing with little apparent concern and almost no rebounding. By contrast, the Huskies had brought an impromptu band along to cheer them in this cross-town rivalry.
Bowditch scored two field goals to cut the Husky lead to 21-19. With a minute to go and the Crimson behind, 29-23, Bryant Danner then scored on a long hook, and Bowditch on a one-hander. The varsity might have tied the score at half-time had not...
After intermission, a rejuvenated Crimson promptly took the lead, only to exchange it several times before running up a 45-39 margin just before the quarter. Four foul shots and a tip-in brought the Huskies to a 48-47 lead at 16:40.
A minute later, Bowditch drove down the right side (he is left-handed), under the backboard, and eased in a backhander to put the varsity ahead for keeps. Fouled on the play, Bowditch had no trouble scoring one more. He is 12 for 12 at the free throw line this...